Unternavigationspunkte

Unternavigationspunkte

Overview of electronic ID documents

The department "Official Electronic ID Documents“ of the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) focuses on piloting and implementation of new technologies and the issue of specifications for electronic ID documents, such as the electronic ID card, the electronic passport and the electronic residence permit.

An electronic ID document distinguishes itself from existing standard identity documents by an integrated electronic chip, on which the personal data of the document holder is additionally stored in electronic form. What data is stored and how it is done and exactly what benefits are gained can be found in the description of each document.

With the support of other areas of the BSI various tasks are processed, which the technical development of a new electronic ID document entails.